Almonte
Explore Almonte’s mill-town history, schools, riverside paths and everyday services.
Almonte is a former mill town on the Mississippi River in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, west of Ottawa. Sawmills, gristmills and later woollen manufacturing shaped its growth. Daily services include Almonte General Hospital on Spring Street and the library on High Street. The Riverwalk follows the river through the historic centre. By car, downtown Ottawa (Parliament Hill) is about 52.3 km away, roughly 45 minutes in free-flowing traffic (OSRM estimate).
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About Almonte
Almonte is a former mill town on the Mississippi River in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, west of Ottawa. Sawmills, gristmills and later woollen manufacturing shaped its growth. Daily services include Almonte General Hospital on Spring Street and the library on High Street. The Riverwalk follows the river through the historic centre.
Boundaries
This guide covers the built-up town of Almonte around the Mississippi River and historic downtown within Mississippi Mills. The municipality’s Official Plan mapping and approved amendments define the urban settlement limits; a verified street-by-street perimeter was not established in this research. Definitions vary between the planning settlement, census population centre and everyday use of the name Almonte. mississippimills.ca openstreetmap.org
Homes
A 2025 municipal housing study describes detached houses, semi-detached houses, townhouses and smaller and larger apartment buildings, with detached housing prominent. The historic downtown district contains buildings predominantly from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; that age description does not apply to the whole town. mississippimills.ca
- Riverwalk views of the Mississippi River and former mills.
- Textile-industry history and contemporary textile art.
- Gemmill Park’s splash pad, sports facilities and walking trails.
- Walking and cycling on the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail.
- A seasonal Saturday farmers’ market beside the Almonte library.
- Woodland and riverside trails at nearby Mill of Kintail Conservation Area.
Community
How Almonte came to be
- 1823
Daniel Shipman built a sawmill and gristmill at the settlement, according to the municipal history. mississippimills.ca
- 1866–1867
The six-storey No. 1 Rosamond Woolen Mill was built, a major part of Almonte’s textile industry. mvtm.ca
- 1871
Almonte was incorporated as a village. mississippimills.ca
- 1880
Almonte became a town. mississippimills.ca
- 1985
The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum was incorporated and opened a visitor centre in the Old Post Office. mvtm.ca
- 1998
Almonte, Ramsay and Pakenham were amalgamated to form the Municipality of Mississippi Mills. mississippimills.ca
Local names worth knowing
- James Naismith
The inventor of basketball was a former Almonte resident, as noted in the municipality’s town profile. mississippimills.ca
Around Almonte
Walking rings at 5, 10 and 15 minutes from the neighbourhood centre.
Schools
5 nearbyAlmonte District High School
UCDSBGrades 7–12126 Martin Street North, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0almonte.ucdsb.on.ca openstreetmap.org
720 m9 min walkHoly Name of Mary Catholic School
CDSBEOGrades JK–8110 Paterson Street, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0cdsbeo.on.ca openstreetmap.org
940 m12 min walkNaismith Memorial Public School
UCDSBGrades JK–6260 King Street, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0naismith.ucdsb.on.ca openstreetmap.org
990 m12 min walkTR Leger School - Almonte Campus
UCDSB9 Houston Driveopenstreetmap.org
1.1 km14 min walkR. Tait McKenzie Public School
UCDSBGrades JK–6175 Paterson Street, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0rtaitmckenzie.ucdsb.on.ca openstreetmap.org
1.2 km15 min walk
Straight-line distances from the Almonte centre. Living near a school does not guarantee a place: confirm the designated school for an address with each board. All schools and board locators.
Parks & places
10 nearbyKirkland Park
160 m2 min walkMississippi Mills Public Library - Almonte Branch
230 m3 min walkMississippi Mills Youth Centre
380 m5 min walkMetcalfe Geoheritage Park
400 m5 min walkAlmonte Curling Club
420 m5 min walkJohn Levi Community Centre
450 m6 min walkGemmill Park
630 m8 min walkJames Street Park
720 m9 min walkMeadowglen Park
750 m9 min walkAugusta Street Park
830 m10 min walk
Shops & dining
10 nearbyBaker Bob's
80 m1 min walkDon's Meat Market
130 m2 min walkCrush Marketplace
260 m3 min walkAlmonte Pharmacy & Health Centre
1.1 km14 min walkNeedham's
1.1 km14 min walkShoppers Drug Mart
1.2 km15 min walkAlmonte Butcher Shop
1.2 km15 min walkHealthy Food Technologies
1.3 km16 min walkYour Independent Grocer
1.3 km16 min walkRemedy'sRx
1.3 km17 min walk
Getting around
TransitDriving to Ottawa
Published directions from Ottawa use Highway 417 and March Road to reach Almonte. The reverse route provides an Ottawa approach; no address-to-address driving distance is stated here.
Municipal travel-time estimate
Mississippi Mills describes itself as 45 minutes from downtown Ottawa in off-peak traffic. This is a municipality-wide estimate, not a measured commute from every Almonte address; actual times vary.
Local booked shuttle — Ride the LT
The published schedule offers Almonte trips on the first and third Thursdays and Carleton Place trips on the second and fourth Thursdays. Registration is required by Wednesday at 10 a.m. this is an errands service, not a daily Ottawa commuter route.
Ottawa commuter shuttle from Carleton Place
Lanark County lists EconoBus service between Carleton Place and downtown Ottawa. Travel from Almonte to the departure point must be arranged separately; confirm the operator’s current boarding location and timetable.
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Quick answers
Short answers first; each links to the full answer and its sources.
Is Almonte a good place to live?
Almonte has a hospital on Spring Street, English public and Catholic schools, and a public library on High Street. Riverside walking paths and Gemmill Park add local recreation; Ottawa commuting needs separate planning because the county-listed commuter shuttle starts in Carleton Place.
As of 2026-10-30 · mrha.ca mississippimills.ca
Where is Almonte?
Almonte is a town on the Mississippi River in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Lanark County, Ontario, west of Ottawa. It became part of Mississippi Mills when Almonte, Ramsay and Pakenham amalgamated in 1998.
As of 2026-10-30 · en.wikipedia.org mississippimills.ca
What are homes like in Almonte?
Almonte has detached and semi-detached houses, townhouses and apartment buildings, according to a 2025 municipal housing study. Its historic downtown district also contains buildings predominantly from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
As of 2026-10-30 · mississippimills.ca
Is Almonte part of Ottawa?
Almonte is part of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills in Lanark County, rather than the City of Ottawa. Mississippi Mills was created in 1998 from Almonte, Ramsay and Pakenham.
As of 2026-10-30 · en.wikipedia.org mississippimills.ca
Where do Almonte’s boundaries start and end?
The municipality’s Official Plan maps and approved amendments are the reference for Almonte’s urban settlement limits. The census population centre is a separate statistical geography, and this guide does not claim a verified street-by-street perimeter.
As of 2026-10-30 · mississippimills.ca www150.statcan.gc.ca
What parts of Almonte can I compare when choosing a home?
The downtown heritage district is one identifiable part of Almonte, and municipal records also name Mill Run and Riverfront Estates subdivisions. These references support comparing locations, but they do not establish a complete neighbourhood map or uniform school assignments.
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